Alcudiamar Marina , Mallorca.

Flovac was commissioned last year to install a new vacuum sewage system at Alcudiamar Marina in Mallorca. This marina is the first one in the Balearic Islands to have this kind of technology. The installation works are almost completed, and the system is expected to start up before the end of the year.

According to Balearic Port Authority in its port innovation platform, the Flovac vacuum sewerage system is ideal for use in marinas and ports. There are currently three more marinas in Mallorca waiting to install the Flovac technology in their next renovation works.

Flovac System for Marinas and Port Facilities

The Flovac system can capture sewage and bilge water from both boats and port facilities, such as restaurants, hotels and commercial buildings around the marina complex.

This technology allows the boats to be serviced at their mooring, an essential factor for the optimal functioning of the marinas. The pedestals distributed along the marina are connected to the vessels with a hose, and thanks to the force of the vacuum, the waste and bilge water are sucked directly into the vacuum network. For larger vessels, there are pedestals with collection sumps. When the water reaches the optimum level in the sump, the vacuum valve opens and the wastewater goes to the vacuum station.

Small Carbon Footprint

Flovac offers an efficient and eco-friendly sewerage because it provides service to the boats in their own berths. Not only does it facilitate the treatment of waste and black water but it also avoids making boats having to move to the collection point, thus reducing pollution. Furthermore, there is no chance of sewage spills as all pipework operates under a negative pressure. As no wastewater can leak out of the vacuum pipework, there is no risk of water pollution, which is important especially in tourist areas.